Chiropractic Management of Lumbar Disc Derangements

Chiropractic Management of Lumbar Disc Derangements is organized by Parker University. This course has been approved for a maximum of 5 hours of Continuing Education

Expiry date: 12/31/2020

This course has been approved by:
State Board Approvals:
(AR, AZ, CA (2/1/20-12/31/20, 2.5 Hours approved), GA (2/1/20-12/31/20), NM, TX, AB (2/9/20-6/30/20))
PACE Approved States:
AK, KS, ME, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NC, ND, SC, SD, TN, NS
Auto-Approved States (States not requiring applications):
CO, CT, DE, ID, IL, IA, MD, MI, MT, NE, OH, OR, RI, UT, VA, VT, WA, DC, BC, MAN, ON, PEI, QB, YK

Overview of Course:
The online learner will expand his/her understanding of managing lumbar disc derangements. The course objectives include:

• Understand the anatomy and function of the disc, the types of disc derangements, and the lexicon for describing disc lesions
• Identify probable disc derangements through history, observation/examination, and imagery
• Determine the safest course of management
• Understand the concept of evidence-based practice
• Learn the mechanism of injury for disc herniations
• Learn to perform an efficient and meaningful orthopedic/neurologic exam
• Learn to identify disc lesions
• Learn how to conservatively manage a disc derangement
• Learn when to refer

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.